Staff nurses manage the care and recovery of patients who are ill or injured, and are often the first people patients and visitors encounter in hospitals or other medical facilities. These nurses record patients’ vital signs, assess their medical conditions and report their findings to doctors. This is a challenging career requiring physical, mental and emotional strength
Nurses work under doctors’ orders to act as advocates for their patients, administer injections and medication, and reduce their suffering as much as possible. Such nurses also help doctors during diagnostic testing. Although most people in this role work at hospitals and other medical facilities, many travel to community sites or patients’ homes
Candidates must finish a basic training programme and become registered under the Nursing and Midwifery Council. A university degree is soon to become a mandatory requirement in the UK. Entry level staff nurse positions pay an average of just over £20,000 per annum, but senior level nurses can earn as much as £95,333. It is possible for candidates to specialise by population groups, specific health conditions or work settings.

• Being discrete
• Resolving problems and making decisions
• Work ethic
• Being adaptable
• Understanding medical terminology
• Teaching and training
• Being helpful and respectful
• Being compassionate
• Being professional
• Stress management

Staff Nurses must complete their training in Nursing to perform this job. They have to get the requisite licences as well. Nurses can study for a Associate, Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing and other Health related courses. Training for a Staff Nurse can last anywhere from two to four years.